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Calgary | Edmonton| Alberta | Canada
CALGARY |
| Job Title: | Artistic Director |
| Org/Company: | Quest Theatre |
| Location: | Calgary |
| Deadline: | November 30th, 2008 |
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Quest Theatre is seeking a new Artistic Director to lead the company into an inspired future. The ideal Job Responsibilities: |
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To apply, please send resume and cover letter with salary expectations in confidence to: |
| Date Posted: | 11/19/08 |
| Job Title: | Box Office Coordinator (temporary full-time) |
| Org/Company: | Pumphouse Theatre |
| Location: | Calgary |
| Deadline: | Monday, November 24, 2008 |
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PUMPHOUSE THEATRE, one of Calgary's leading performing arts venues for over 35 years, is seeking a Box Office Coordinator. This is a temporary full-time relief position from January 19 - February 16, 2009 (4 weeks) with additional paid training hours in December and/or January. The Pumphouse Theatres Society is a leader in the professional arts community through the provision of affordable, professional quality rental facilities and box office services to Calgary's performing arts community. The Box Office Coordinator's duties and responsibilities include: 1. Reception - Receive deliveries, invoices and mail and direct them to the - Maintain and update multi-line phone system as required - Maintain, clean and organize front desk/box office area and lobby - Open the front/main doors at the start of the business day 2. Box Office - Build shows for sale and process all ticket orders via the - Be accountable for the box office float and the balancing of - Prepare and mail out ticket orders, including season tickets - Provide frontline support and reporting to Promoters of both on and offsite events 3. Accounting & General Office - Process donations, tax receipts, and memberships - Distribute Revenue reports weekly - Ensure the office is equipped with appropriate supplies at all - Assist in the coordination of publicity for Drama Classes and the One Act Play Festival The Ideal Candidate is... Self-directed. You work independently as well as in a team environment Articulate. A strong communicator, you have superior customer service skills Educated. You possess a Post-Secondary education in arts / arts management or equivalent Computer Savvy. You are comfortable with basic MS Office software and comfortable learning new applications. Experienced. While not a requirement, previous box office experience is an asset.
Interested parties please send resume and cover letter to Kathryn Waters at the address below. The Pumphouse wishes to thank all who apply, however only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. No telephone inquiries please. |
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Interested parties please send resume and cover letter to: Kathryn Waters |
| Date Posted: | 11/13/08 |
| Job Title: | Production Assistant |
| Org/Company: | Evergreen Theatre |
| Location: | Calgary |
| Deadline: | Dec. 19, 2008 |
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Evergreen Theatre is currently seeking a production assistant for a two & a half week contract beginning January 3, 2009. Job duties include: Pay will commensurate with experience. Individuals interested in position should contact Evergreen by Dec. 19, 2008. |
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Jacqueline Russell - Production Manager, Evergreen Theatre |
| Date Posted: | 11/13/08 |
| Job Title: | Lighting Designer |
| Org/Company: | Theatre Junction |
| Location: | Calgary |
| Deadline: | Dec. 1, 2008 |
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Theatre Junction requires an experienced lighting designer to work on a new creation On The Side Of The Road directed by Mark Lawes. Working with our Resident Company of Artists, the lighting designer should have experience in new creation and non-traditional theatre. A great sense of humor and openness to new ideas is essential. Please check out our website for information on Theatre Junction, new creation, a 3D tour and our technical specs. www.theatrejunction.com. Required Dates: February 2 – March 20, 2009 to be in Calgary Tech load in starts – February 23, 2009 First preview – March 18, 2009 Opening – March 20, 2009 |
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Please send resume, images of lighting design and cover letter to Theatre Junction |
| Date Posted: | 10/29/08 |
| Job Title: | Theatre Venue Technician |
| Org/Company: | Calgary Fringe Festival |
| Location: | Calgary |
| Deadline: | December 10, 2008 |
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The Calgary Fringe Festival, Calgary¹s most accessible venue to produce We are looking for 4 technicians. Position Function The Head Venue Technician is responsible for the safe and efficient The ideal candidate: Will be self directed, able to work independently as well as in a team |
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If you are interested in this exciting opportunity, please forward a cover Blair Gallant |
| Date Posted: | 10/29/08 |
| Job Title: | Assistant Stage Managers and Board Operators |
| Org/Company: | StoryBook Theatre |
| Location: | Calgary |
| Deadline: | Open until position filled |
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Ever wanted to know about the magic that goes on behind the scenes at the theatre? Here's your chance! StoryBook Theatre is seeking Assistant Stage Managers and Board Operators for its upcoming shows! Learn how to run the show backstage?work a lighting board?create spooky sounds and special effects. Entertain children with the magic of theatre. No experience necessary. Enthusiastic applicants 14+ are welcome. Orientation and training are free! A Dragon's Christmas: 16 - November 14 December, 2008 |
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To apply please contact |
| Date Posted: | 10/31/08 |
| Job Title: | Stage Manager |
| Org/Company: | StoryBook Theatre |
| Location: | Calgary |
| Deadline: | Open until position filled |
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Never Stage Managed? Want to learn? WE NEED YOU! Learn for free!!! A Dragon's Christmas Requires Running Crew/ASM November 16-December 14 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ The Stage Manager coordinates various departments, ensures accurate and prompt communication, calls and runs the show after opening night. A Dragon's Christmas Running November 16-December 14 Requires Stage Manager Immediately for Rehearsals The Golden Pears Running January 16-February 8 Requires Stage Manager Immediately for Rehearsals |
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To apply please forward cover letter and resume to: |
| Date Posted: | 10/29/08 |
| Job Title: | Facility Supervisors |
| Org/Company: | StoryBook Theatre |
| Location: | Calgary |
| Deadline: | Open until positions are filled |
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Storybook Theatre is seeking 2 enthusiastic individuals to be Facility Supervisors for the 2008/09 season. Facility Supervisors will be ambassadors of Storybook at both our Cookie Cabaret and Adventure Theatre performances. Responsibilities include supervision of volunteers, assisting patrons, as well as light administration and cleaning duties. The successful candidate will have good communication and people skills, be organized, and able to work without supervision and as part of a team. This is an ideal position for post secondary students studying drama or management or anyone with an interest in theatre. The position is flexible, part time evenings and weekends, paying $10/hour. Those interested should apply with a cover letter and resume either in person or by mail to John Knight at the address below. |
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John Knight Or via email to: jknight@storybooktheatre.org |
| Date Posted: | 10/29/08 |
| Job Title: | Casual Crew |
| Org/Company: | Vertigo Theatre |
| Location: | Calgary |
| Deadline: | Ongoing |
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Vertigo Theatre would like to expand our casual crew list and is accepting applications for both of our theatre spaces. We have a fixed grid proscenium theatre and a reconfigurable fixed grid Studio Theatre. The majority of our casual crew calls are for load-in’s, strikes, lighting hangs, focus, and Studio reconfigurations. Our rate of pay for casuals is $16.00/hour with overtime after 8 hours. |
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Please forward all resumes to the Technical Director Becky Solly at becky.solly@vertigotheatre.com |
| Date Posted: | 9/26/08 |
| Job Title: | Patron & Client Services Staff |
| Org/Company: | The EPCOR CENTRE for the Performing Arts |
| Location: | Calgary |
| Deadline: | We are hiring team members on an ongoing basis. |
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The EPCOR CENTRE for the Performing Arts is a not for profit charitable organization that welcomes over 400,000 Calgarians annually into our facility. The mission of the EPCOR CENTRE is to ignite imagination, provide the public with cultural experiences that exceed expectations, assist artists in realizing their visions and to enable the artistic expression of all citizens. We are interested in like-minded individuals who will help us achieve our goals. As one of Canada’s premier performing arts centres, we offer excellent opportunities in customer service and front of house operations in the entertainment and hospitality industry. Patron & Client Services team members work as ushers, ticket takers, coat check operators, confection sellers, bar servers and much more. Successful candidates are reliable, active, self-motivated, speak fluent English, 18 years of age or over, customer service oriented and have a passion for the performing arts. Seniors are welcome and encouraged to apply. If you’d like to be a part of this engaging environment of public places and performance spaces, please forward your resume in confidence to the address below. No phone calls please. We thank all interested applicants in advance, but will only be contacting those selected for an interview.
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Client & Patron Services Fax: (403) 294-7489 |
| Date Posted: | 5/6/08 |
EDMONTON |
| Job Title: | Box office agent |
| Org/Company: | Jubilations Dinner Theatre |
| Location: | Edmonton |
| Deadline: | November 30 |
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Jubilations Dinner Theatre is looking for box office agents. Flexible scheduling available. Competitive wage and ticket bonus included. Previous box office experience is an assest but training will be provided. |
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For more information or to submit application/resume contact Savannah by email: media.edm@jubilations.ca or Fax: 780-489-3942 |
| Date Posted: | 11/18/08 |
| Job Title: | Pianist |
| Org/Company: | Alberta Opera Musical Theatre for Young People |
| Location: | Edmonton (BC School Tour) |
| Deadline: | November 30, 2008 |
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Alberta Opera Musical Theatre for Young People seeks a Musician (piano) for the touring production of The Frog Prince to Elementary Schools in British Columbia in the spring of 2009. This is a non-equity contract, competitive rates. Rehearsals begin in Edmonton: February 2, 2009 The Sterling award-winning Alberta Opera Musical Theatre for Young People is now in its 25th season of providing lively and inspiring musical theatre to young audiences. When it began in 1984, Alberta Opera toured traditional opera around the province. Today, the company creates musical theatre adaptations of fairy tales and takes them to schools and theatres all across Alberta and British Columbia. At last count, it has played to well over a million children. |
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Tammy Isaacson, General Manager |
| Date Posted: | 10/31/08 |
| Job Title: | Stage Manager |
| Org/Company: | Alberta Opera Musical Theatre for Young People |
| Location: | Edmonton (BC Tour) |
| Deadline: | November 30, 2008 |
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Alberta Opera Musical Theatre for Young People seeks a Stage Manager for the touring production of The Frog Prince to Elementary Schools in British Columbia in the spring of 2009. This is a non-equity contract, competitive rates. Rehearsals begin in Edmonton: February 2, 2009 The Sterling award-winning Alberta Opera Musical Theatre for Young People is now in its 25th season of providing lively and inspiring musical theatre to young audiences. When it began in 1984, Alberta Opera toured traditional opera around the province. Today, the company creates musical theatre adaptations of fairy tales and takes them to schools and theatres all across Alberta and British Columbia. At last count, it has played to well over a million children. |
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tammy@albertaopera.com |
| Date Posted: | 10/31/08 |
| Job Title: | Assistant Professor Intercultural Theatre and Performance Studies |
| Org/Company: | University of Alberta |
| Location: | Edmonton |
| Deadline: | Applications will be reviewed as of October 22, 2008. The competition will remain open until it is filled. |
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Department of Drama Competition No. - A10015654 The position will engage primarily with the Department's BA, BA Honours, MA and MFA programs. The BA and BA Honours programs emphasize a liberal arts education through the interplay of theatre practice and critical theory. The MA places emphases on theatre theory, performance studies and production and new play dramaturgy. Teaching and/or practice in related areas, such as play analysis, playwriting or contemporary Canadian theatre topics, will be an asset, as will experience or interest in teaching writing intensive or writing across the curriculum courses. The successful candidate will have A PhD degree in theatre/performance studies (or be near completion) Faculty are also required to engage in research and/or creative activity of quality, and to assume appropriate administrative and leadership responsibilities. Excellent funding opportunities are available for investigation/experimentation/research in the successful candidate's areas of expertise. Facilities The Fine Arts Building, with four performance spaces for Drama, was designed specifically for the teaching of theatre arts, music and visual arts. The adjacent Timms Centre for the Arts, a separate and highly acclaimed theatre complex which opened in March 1995, contains a flexible "black box" playing space, a 300 seat proscenium stage, graduate office area, green room, dressing rooms, and scene, properties and costume workshops. The university library has the second largest collection in Canada, with strong collections in Canadian Theatre, and Quebec theatre in translation. Periodical holdings and data bases on comparative theatre are among the most complete in the country. Further, the city of Edmonton is well known for its collegial and thriving theatre community; there are more theatres/capita than in any other Canadian city. The appointment is effective July 1, 2009 and will be at the entry-level Assistant Professor level. University of Alberta salaries are competitive and there is an excellent benefits package. Applications will be reviewed as of October 20, 2008; the competition will remain open until the position is filled. A letter of application and full curriculum vitae should be submitted. Applicants should also arrange for three confidential letters of reference and academic transcripts to be sent. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. The University of Alberta hires on the basis of merit. We are committed to the principle of equity in employment. We welcome diversity and encourage applications from all qualified women and men, including persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities, and Aboriginal persons. |
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For more information about the department see our website, www.ualberta.ca/drama or phone: 1-780-492-2274. Applications may be forwarded to: Mail - Jan Selman, Chair |
| Date Posted: | 9/2/08 |
ALBERTA |
| Job Title: | General Manager |
| Org/Company: | New West Theatre |
| Location: | Lethbridge, AB |
| Deadline: | Friday, November 28, 2008 |
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In 2009, New West Theatre of Lethbridge, Alberta will celebrate its 20th anniversary. With a prominent local reputation, annual attendances of 30 000, and a stable financial reserve, New West Theatre is well-positioned for growth and is searching for a dynamic General Manager to help guide the company into the future. New West Theatre offers a seven-production season, with two summer music/comedy revues, two Canadian plays, one play for young audiences, one winter music/comedy revue, and one production for families. With increasing regularity, the company contracts Equity members as Guest Artists. Collaborating with the Artistic Director and reporting to the Board of Directors, the General Manager is responsible for administrative management of the company, including: New West Theatre employs a Financial Officer to deal with accounting and payroll matters. The ideal General Manager would possess: This is a full time position with a flexible work schedule, including evenings and weekends. Salary is commensurate with experience. Send in your resume, cover letter and references by Friday, November 28, 2008 attention to Nicholas Hanson at hanson@newwesttheatre.com. |
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Contact: Nicholas Hanson, Artistic Director |
| Date Posted: | 10/29/08 |
CANADA |
| Job Title: | FACULTY - Visual & Performing Arts Sessional |
| Org/Company: | Thompson Rivers University |
| Location: | Kamloops, BC |
| Deadline: | Applications will be reviewed commencing January 15, 2009, and may continue until position is filled. |
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Thompson Rivers University invites applications for the faculty position of Visual & Performing Arts Sessional. TERM OF EMPLOYMENT: July 1, 2009 to June 30, 2011 For a complete job description, please visit http://www.tru.ca/careers. Thompson Rivers University (TRU) was granted full university status on April 1, 2005. Through an exciting process of evolution and growth, TRU provides a unique and comprehensive learning environment built on 35 years of excellence in post-secondary education and training. The spectacular main campus of TRU is located on the south slope of Kamloops, a growing city of over 80,000 residents at the centre of BC’s southern interior, only four hours from Vancouver. The university has become a vital and integral part of the community and surrounding region that offers recreational, cultural, social and economic benefits that are attracting students and faculty from across Canada and around the world. With an on-campus population of over 9,000 students, TRU is a primarily undergraduate, teaching-focused university. It offers over 40 undergraduate and graduate degree options and more than 50 diploma and certificate programs through its unique mix of academic, technical, applied and professional fields. The expansion of graduate programs, distance and open learning, and building the strength in a number of research areas are among the priorities of the university in the years ahead. |
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Career Opportunities, Human Resources Division - Thompson Rivers University |
| Date Posted: | 11/18/08 |
| Job Title: | Director of Finance & Systems |
| Org/Company: | The Arts Club Theatre Company |
| Location: | Vancouver , BC |
| Deadline: | December 5, 2008 |
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The Arts Club Theatre Company (Arts Club) is Canada’s largest year-round professional theatre company. A registered charity, the Arts Club is an award-winning theatre company with a national reputation for producing high-quality professional theatre, touring productions throughout BC, and developing and nurturing new Canadian talent. Currently celebrating its 45th season, and with over 200 staff, the Arts Club operates and programs the 450-seat Granville Island Stage and the 650-seat Stanley Industrial Alliance Stage and also operates one of Vancouver’s premiere live music venues, the Backstage Lounge. The Arts Club seeks a talented, dynamic and energetic Director of Finance & Systems to join its talented senior management team. Reporting to the Executive Director, the successful candidate will provide financial guidance to the organization, including accounting and IT oversight, strategic planning, budgeting, financial reporting, and analysis. The position is located on located on Granville Island in Vancouver, BC. The ideal candidate has: A CA/CGA/CMA designation and a minimum of five years in public accounting or related experience Job Duties Financial Analysis and assistance with strategic planning SALARY: commensurate with experience We thank all who express interest in this position, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. |
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TO APPLY: Please submit cover letter and resume to: |
| Date Posted: | 11/18/08 |
| Job Title: | Director of Development |
| Org/Company: | Project X Theatre Productions |
| Location: | Kamloops, BC |
| Deadline: | November 24, 2008 |
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Project X Theatre Productions in Kamloops, BC seeks a development The position will be an ongoing, contract-based job that will allow you Project X Theatre is a charitable, non-profit organization whose mission Wages will be on a commission basis only, plus a base guarantee, with
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Applicants should send a resume and cover letter to |
| Date Posted: | 10/31/08 |